DCU formally separates from DU as student records transferred

Dhaka Central University has formally separated from the University of Dhaka (DU), and the newly established university has received all academic and administrative data for students from the capital's seven government colleges.

DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam formally handed over the records to Dhaka Central University Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Lutfor Rahman at a ceremony held in the DU vice-chancellor's conference room on Wednesday morning (October 14).

The handover completed the formal transfer of student records from the seven government colleges, ending their administrative and academic data links with DU.

The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, director of DU's Public Relations Office.

At the ceremony, Professor ABM Obaidul Islam wished the students of Dhaka Central University success throughout their academic lives. He said the formal transfer of the seven colleges' student records would help accelerate the new university's academic activities. He also said DU would continue to support Dhaka Central University's development and the overall welfare of its students.

Professor Md Lutfor Rahman thanked the DU authorities for transferring the student records within a short time. He said Dhaka Central University had taken various initiatives to ensure the welfare of its students and make academic activities more dynamic. He sought cooperation from all concerned to implement those initiatives.

Among those present were DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Abdus Salam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Mohammad Almozadded Alfeasani, Treasurer Professor Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, deans of various faculties, the acting registrar and the acting controller of examinations.

Dhaka Central University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Salma Begum, Treasurer Professor Dr Borhan Uddin and its registrar were also present.